The Independence Patriots just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Charlotte Catholic Cougars at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Independence is looking for their season's first win.
Independence is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Rock Hill on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Independence was dealt a 56-14 loss at the hands of Rock Hill. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-11.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Charlotte Catholic). They strolled past Providence with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 69-51. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Charlotte Catholic's win came from a few key players Independence will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Megan Shea, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. She has been hot, having posted eight or more boards the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Evi Hoefling, who posted 11 points and five rebounds.
Charlotte Catholic was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Independence's defeat dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Charlotte Catholic, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-6.
Independence barely slipped by Charlotte Catholic in their previous matchup back in February, winning 69-68. The rematch might be a little tougher for Independence since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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